Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education
A living reflection on teaching, learning, and technology in an age of abundance
@hazelfarrell.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie
Dr Hazel Farrell & Ken McCarthy
GenAI:N3, South East Technological University
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A living reflection on teaching, learning, and technology in an age of abundance
@hazelfarrell.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie
Dr Hazel Farrell & Ken McCarthy
GenAI:N3, South East Technological University
genain3.ie/files/manife...
GenAI:N3 - Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education
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November 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education
A living reflection on teaching, learning, and technology in an age of abundance
@hazelfarrell.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie
Dr Hazel Farrell & Ken McCarthy
GenAI:N3, South East Technological University
genain3.ie/files/manife...
A living reflection on teaching, learning, and technology in an age of abundance
@hazelfarrell.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie
Dr Hazel Farrell & Ken McCarthy
GenAI:N3, South East Technological University
genain3.ie/files/manife...
Great overview of @ntutorr.ie funded #GenAI:N3 project #NTUTORRShowcase #transforminglearning #NextGenerationEU
November 26, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Great overview of @ntutorr.ie funded #GenAI:N3 project #NTUTORRShowcase #transforminglearning #NextGenerationEU
With guidance from @hazelfarrell.bsky.social , Future music educators at SETU are reimagining how we teach - blending creativity, pedagogy, and AI.
Some brilliant student ideas in this new blogpost on the GenAI:N3 website👇
genain3.ie/teaching-the...
#AI #MusicEd #HigherEd
Some brilliant student ideas in this new blogpost on the GenAI:N3 website👇
genain3.ie/teaching-the...
#AI #MusicEd #HigherEd
Teaching the Future: How Tomorrow’s Music Educators Are Reimagining Pedagogy – GenAI:N3
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December 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
With guidance from @hazelfarrell.bsky.social , Future music educators at SETU are reimagining how we teach - blending creativity, pedagogy, and AI.
Some brilliant student ideas in this new blogpost on the GenAI:N3 website👇
genain3.ie/teaching-the...
#AI #MusicEd #HigherEd
Some brilliant student ideas in this new blogpost on the GenAI:N3 website👇
genain3.ie/teaching-the...
#AI #MusicEd #HigherEd
A good day‘s work presenting on ‘Local Leadership, National Collaboration: Shaping Generative AI Practice through SETU and GenAI:N3‘ at the Higher Education Authority conference in Dublin #ai #highereducation @kenmccarthy.ie @setuireland @jamesosullivan.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A good day‘s work presenting on ‘Local Leadership, National Collaboration: Shaping Generative AI Practice through SETU and GenAI:N3‘ at the Higher Education Authority conference in Dublin #ai #highereducation @kenmccarthy.ie @setuireland @jamesosullivan.bsky.social
“Students must learn with GenAI before they can question it.”
But should we?
In the GenAI:N3 blog, @eam0.bsky.social responds to this Manifesto statement and asks the sharper question:
Should we learn with AI?
A thoughtful challenge to assumptions about AI in education.
📖 genain3.ie/what-we-must...
But should we?
In the GenAI:N3 blog, @eam0.bsky.social responds to this Manifesto statement and asks the sharper question:
Should we learn with AI?
A thoughtful challenge to assumptions about AI in education.
📖 genain3.ie/what-we-must...
What We Must Do About AI In Education – GenAI:N3
genain3.ie
February 18, 2026 at 9:54 AM
“Students must learn with GenAI before they can question it.”
But should we?
In the GenAI:N3 blog, @eam0.bsky.social responds to this Manifesto statement and asks the sharper question:
Should we learn with AI?
A thoughtful challenge to assumptions about AI in education.
📖 genain3.ie/what-we-must...
But should we?
In the GenAI:N3 blog, @eam0.bsky.social responds to this Manifesto statement and asks the sharper question:
Should we learn with AI?
A thoughtful challenge to assumptions about AI in education.
📖 genain3.ie/what-we-must...
This week we relaunched the GenAI:N3 national hub www.setu.ie/news/setu-re... @kenmccarthy.ie
SETU | SETU relaunches national hub for Generative AI in higher…
South East Technological University provides an innovative and dynamic learning environment, equipping students with the skills for success in a global…
www.setu.ie
October 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This week we relaunched the GenAI:N3 national hub www.setu.ie/news/setu-re... @kenmccarthy.ie
New on GenAI:N3: Kerith George-Briant & Jack Hogan explore a “two-lane” approach to AI in assessment - one secure, one collaborative. Smart, honest, and very human.
Read: genain3.ie/this-is-not-...
#HigherEd #GenerativeAI #AssessmentDesign
Read: genain3.ie/this-is-not-...
#HigherEd #GenerativeAI #AssessmentDesign
This is not the end but a beginning: Responding to “Something Wicked This Way Comes” – GenAI:N3
genain3.ie
November 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
New on GenAI:N3: Kerith George-Briant & Jack Hogan explore a “two-lane” approach to AI in assessment - one secure, one collaborative. Smart, honest, and very human.
Read: genain3.ie/this-is-not-...
#HigherEd #GenerativeAI #AssessmentDesign
Read: genain3.ie/this-is-not-...
#HigherEd #GenerativeAI #AssessmentDesign
✨ GenAI:N3 2025 Blog Review ✨
From disruption to shared practice - our weekly blog series traced how higher education is learning with generative AI. Massive thanks to all of our contributors!
📖 Read the review:
genain3.ie/2025-review-...
#GenAIN3 #AIinEducation #HigherEd
From disruption to shared practice - our weekly blog series traced how higher education is learning with generative AI. Massive thanks to all of our contributors!
📖 Read the review:
genain3.ie/2025-review-...
#GenAIN3 #AIinEducation #HigherEd
2025 Review – A Shared Conversation, Built Over Time – GenAI:N3
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December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
✨ GenAI:N3 2025 Blog Review ✨
From disruption to shared practice - our weekly blog series traced how higher education is learning with generative AI. Massive thanks to all of our contributors!
📖 Read the review:
genain3.ie/2025-review-...
#GenAIN3 #AIinEducation #HigherEd
From disruption to shared practice - our weekly blog series traced how higher education is learning with generative AI. Massive thanks to all of our contributors!
📖 Read the review:
genain3.ie/2025-review-...
#GenAIN3 #AIinEducation #HigherEd
Good evening #LTHEchat
I'm joining from Sheffield. I'm an Associate Professor at Sheffield Hallam University and a big fan of the work of @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie and most recenlty their Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education genain3.ie/files/manife...
I'm joining from Sheffield. I'm an Associate Professor at Sheffield Hallam University and a big fan of the work of @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie and most recenlty their Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education genain3.ie/files/manife...
GenAI:N3 - Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education
genain3.ie
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Good evening #LTHEchat
I'm joining from Sheffield. I'm an Associate Professor at Sheffield Hallam University and a big fan of the work of @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie and most recenlty their Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education genain3.ie/files/manife...
I'm joining from Sheffield. I'm an Associate Professor at Sheffield Hallam University and a big fan of the work of @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and @kenmccarthy.ie and most recenlty their Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education genain3.ie/files/manife...
New on the GenAI:N3 blog: The Transformative Power of Communities of Practice in AI Upskilling for Educators by @topgold.bsky.social
AI capability doesn’t grow in isolation. It grows in community through shared practice, and collective confidence.
genain3.ie/the-transfor...
#GenAI #HigherEd
AI capability doesn’t grow in isolation. It grows in community through shared practice, and collective confidence.
genain3.ie/the-transfor...
#GenAI #HigherEd
The Transformative Power of Communities of Practice in AI Upskilling for Educators – GenAI:N3
genain3.ie
November 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
New on the GenAI:N3 blog: The Transformative Power of Communities of Practice in AI Upskilling for Educators by @topgold.bsky.social
AI capability doesn’t grow in isolation. It grows in community through shared practice, and collective confidence.
genain3.ie/the-transfor...
#GenAI #HigherEd
AI capability doesn’t grow in isolation. It grows in community through shared practice, and collective confidence.
genain3.ie/the-transfor...
#GenAI #HigherEd
🎓 Universities: GenAI – There’s No Stopping, Start Shaping!
In our final post of 2025, @educatefran.bsky.social calls for an end to "AI panic". While we debate, students are often left navigating Big Tech tools in secrecy.
🔗 Read more on GenAI:N3: genain3.ie/universities...
#HigherEd #GenAI #EdTech
In our final post of 2025, @educatefran.bsky.social calls for an end to "AI panic". While we debate, students are often left navigating Big Tech tools in secrecy.
🔗 Read more on GenAI:N3: genain3.ie/universities...
#HigherEd #GenAI #EdTech
Universities: GenAI – There’s No Stopping, Start Shaping! – GenAI:N3
genain3.ie
December 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🎓 Universities: GenAI – There’s No Stopping, Start Shaping!
In our final post of 2025, @educatefran.bsky.social calls for an end to "AI panic". While we debate, students are often left navigating Big Tech tools in secrecy.
🔗 Read more on GenAI:N3: genain3.ie/universities...
#HigherEd #GenAI #EdTech
In our final post of 2025, @educatefran.bsky.social calls for an end to "AI panic". While we debate, students are often left navigating Big Tech tools in secrecy.
🔗 Read more on GenAI:N3: genain3.ie/universities...
#HigherEd #GenAI #EdTech
New elephants in the GenerativeAI room? Acknowledging the costs of GenAI to develop ‘critical AI literacy’
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New elephants in the GenerativeAI room? Acknowledging the costs of GenAI to develop ‘critical AI literacy’ – GenAI:N3
genain3.ie
October 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
New elephants in the GenerativeAI room? Acknowledging the costs of GenAI to develop ‘critical AI literacy’
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genain3.ie/new-elephant...
I'm very honoured that my proposal for the 'Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education' has been accepted.
More info & chapter breakdown soon.
#GenAI #HigherEd
genain3.ie/manifesto/
More info & chapter breakdown soon.
#GenAI #HigherEd
genain3.ie/manifesto/
Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education – GenAI:N3
genain3.ie
January 21, 2026 at 10:20 AM
I'm very honoured that my proposal for the 'Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education' has been accepted.
More info & chapter breakdown soon.
#GenAI #HigherEd
genain3.ie/manifesto/
More info & chapter breakdown soon.
#GenAI #HigherEd
genain3.ie/manifesto/
Our latest GenAI blog sets the scene for our upcoming #LTHEchat on Wednesday 21st, focused on the Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education.
📖 genain3.ie/teaching-lea...
#GenAIN3 #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #TeachingAndLearning #Assessment
📖 genain3.ie/teaching-lea...
#GenAIN3 #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #TeachingAndLearning #Assessment
Teaching, Learning, Assessment and GenAI: Moving from Reaction to Intentional Practice – GenAI:N3
genain3.ie
January 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Our latest GenAI blog sets the scene for our upcoming #LTHEchat on Wednesday 21st, focused on the Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education.
📖 genain3.ie/teaching-lea...
#GenAIN3 #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #TeachingAndLearning #Assessment
📖 genain3.ie/teaching-lea...
#GenAIN3 #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #TeachingAndLearning #Assessment
I was in great company at the @ntutorr.ie #genAI Masterclass this week with Professor Mike Sharples @sharplem.bsky.social and Dr Tom Farrelly @gastatom.bsky.social
Lots of great insights! I presented on the strength of collaboration for impact in our GenAI:N3 project @kenmccarthy.ie
Lots of great insights! I presented on the strength of collaboration for impact in our GenAI:N3 project @kenmccarthy.ie
Generative AI | N-TUTORR Masterclass (November 2024)
Professor Mike Sharples (Emeritus Professor of Educational Technology at The Open University, UK) serves as lead speaker and MC, introducing a series of insightful…
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November 24, 2024 at 9:50 AM
I was in great company at the @ntutorr.ie #genAI Masterclass this week with Professor Mike Sharples @sharplem.bsky.social and Dr Tom Farrelly @gastatom.bsky.social
Lots of great insights! I presented on the strength of collaboration for impact in our GenAI:N3 project @kenmccarthy.ie
Lots of great insights! I presented on the strength of collaboration for impact in our GenAI:N3 project @kenmccarthy.ie
From @hazelfarrell.bsky.social, this framework supports educators in redesigning assessments to ensure they remain valid, fair, transparent, and aligned with learning outcomes in an AI-enhanced educational landscape.
2026 Assessment Redesign Framework | GenAI:N3
2026 Assessment Redesign Framework by Dr Hazel Farrell - Supporting educators in redesigning assessments for an AI-enhanced educational landscape.
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March 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
From @hazelfarrell.bsky.social, this framework supports educators in redesigning assessments to ensure they remain valid, fair, transparent, and aligned with learning outcomes in an AI-enhanced educational landscape.
As GenAI continues to evolve and agentic systems emerge, assessment design in HE is entering a new phase. Detection-based responses are not sustainable. Structural redesign is. I’ve updated the Assessment Redesign Framework for 2026 to reflect this: arf.genain3.ie @kenmccarthy.ie #genai #assessment
2026 Assessment Redesign Framework | GenAI:N3
2026 Assessment Redesign Framework by Dr Hazel Farrell - Supporting educators in redesigning assessments for an AI-enhanced educational landscape.
arf.genain3.ie
February 11, 2026 at 12:39 PM
As GenAI continues to evolve and agentic systems emerge, assessment design in HE is entering a new phase. Detection-based responses are not sustainable. Structural redesign is. I’ve updated the Assessment Redesign Framework for 2026 to reflect this: arf.genain3.ie @kenmccarthy.ie #genai #assessment
Wonderful to see the launch of the GenAI crowd-sourced book from the GenAI:N3 network, supported by N-TUTORR. Huge congratulations to @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and colleagues. The book is also available from www.transforminglearning.ie/wp-content/u... #NextGenerationEU
June 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Wonderful to see the launch of the GenAI crowd-sourced book from the GenAI:N3 network, supported by N-TUTORR. Huge congratulations to @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and colleagues. The book is also available from www.transforminglearning.ie/wp-content/u... #NextGenerationEU
Congratulations @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and our very own @kenmccarthy.ie - The GenAI:N3 website, a national hub for Generative AI (GenAI) in higher education, has been officially relaunched as a central resource and community space for the sector.
This week we relaunched the GenAI:N3 national hub www.setu.ie/news/setu-re... @kenmccarthy.ie
SETU | SETU relaunches national hub for Generative AI in higher…
South East Technological University provides an innovative and dynamic learning environment, equipping students with the skills for success in a global…
www.setu.ie
October 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Congratulations @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and our very own @kenmccarthy.ie - The GenAI:N3 website, a national hub for Generative AI (GenAI) in higher education, has been officially relaunched as a central resource and community space for the sector.
It is such a pleasure to lead the #ntutorr GenAI:N3 project and work with wonderfully passionate and skilled people from institutions throughout the sector. I presented on our outputs and impact at the showcase event in the Convention Centre this week #genAI #highereducation
November 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM
It is such a pleasure to lead the #ntutorr GenAI:N3 project and work with wonderfully passionate and skilled people from institutions throughout the sector. I presented on our outputs and impact at the showcase event in the Convention Centre this week #genAI #highereducation
This links in very nicely with the N-TUTORR GenAI N3 network, led by @hazelfarrell.bsky.social at SETU. See genain3.ie for an overview of work to date.
GenAI:N3 – Gen AI: N-TUTORR National Network
genain3.ie
February 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This links in very nicely with the N-TUTORR GenAI N3 network, led by @hazelfarrell.bsky.social at SETU. See genain3.ie for an overview of work to date.
The first of the GenAI:N3 Weekly Blog posts comes from the always entertaining Jim O'Mahony, SFHEA, with a link-packed roundup of where we are now and an existential question about where we left the remote control! Well worth the read...
#genai #genain3 #ntutorr genain3.ie/something-wi...
#genai #genain3 #ntutorr genain3.ie/something-wi...
Something Wicked This Way Comes – GenAI:N3
genain3.ie
September 30, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The first of the GenAI:N3 Weekly Blog posts comes from the always entertaining Jim O'Mahony, SFHEA, with a link-packed roundup of where we are now and an existential question about where we left the remote control! Well worth the read...
#genai #genain3 #ntutorr genain3.ie/something-wi...
#genai #genain3 #ntutorr genain3.ie/something-wi...
Just boarding our flight and looking forward to meeting the GenAI:N3 project team in person for the first time tomorrow 🙂
November 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Just boarding our flight and looking forward to meeting the GenAI:N3 project team in person for the first time tomorrow 🙂
The latest weekly blog post on the GenAI:N3 website (genain3.ie) features Brian Mulligan positing that to overcome the threat from AI, universities may have to reinvent themselves through authentic, applied learning. Ironically, AI might be both the problem and the solution. #GenAI
AI Could Revolutionise Higher Education in a Way We Did Not Expect – GenAI:N3
genain3.ie
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The latest weekly blog post on the GenAI:N3 website (genain3.ie) features Brian Mulligan positing that to overcome the threat from AI, universities may have to reinvent themselves through authentic, applied learning. Ironically, AI might be both the problem and the solution. #GenAI
Wonderful to see the @ntutorr.ie GenAI:N3 network appear as an exemplar in this year's @educause.bsky.social Horizon Report - Teaching and Learning. See page 29. Congratulations to @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and the team. #NextGenerationEU library.educause.edu/resources/20...
2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition
The 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report profiles key trends and emerging technologies and practices shaping the future of teaching and learning, and envision
library.educause.edu
May 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Wonderful to see the @ntutorr.ie GenAI:N3 network appear as an exemplar in this year's @educause.bsky.social Horizon Report - Teaching and Learning. See page 29. Congratulations to @hazelfarrell.bsky.social and the team. #NextGenerationEU library.educause.edu/resources/20...